Pongal 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Pongal 2026 fell on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (a Thursday). See Pongal 2027 โ
When is Pongal 2026?
Pongal 2026 fell on Thursday, January 15, 2026. It was a Thursday.
How many days until Pongal 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, it has been 273 days since Pongal 2026, which fell on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
- Date
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Day of week
- Thursday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 4 days
Pongal 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | Thu, Jan 15 | Wed, Jan 14 optional (restricted) holiday for central government employeesThu, Jan 15 public holiday (Tamil Nadu)Fri, Jan 16 public holiday (Tamil Nadu)Sat, Jan 17 public holiday (Tamil Nadu) |
Other holidays in January 2026
Pongal is a four-day Tamil harvest festival held each January, when Tamil communities in Tamil Nadu, across India and around the world give thanks to the sun for a bountiful crop. The countdown above targets Thai Pongal, the main day โ the sun's entry into Makara that opens the Tamil month of Thai โ which falls on 14 or 15 January depending on the exact moment of the transit. The festival opens with Bhogi on the day before, and continues with Mattu Pongal and Kaanum Pongal on the two days after.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Pongal guide.